Instructions

Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour.

In a small, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cool slightly and then whisk in the oil. Reserve ½ cup of the glaze for basting the chicken.

Put the thighs in a large bowl, pour in the glaze, and toss to coat. Refrigerate until you are ready to grill.

Prepare the grill for direct and indirect cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

Place the soaked plank over direct medium heat and close the lid. After 5 to 10 minutes, when the plank begins to smoke and char, turn the plank over.

Remove the thighs from the bowl and discard the glaze. Arrange the thighs on the smoking plank and cook over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, for 5 to 10 minutes. Then move the plank over indirect medium heat and continue cooking, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the reserved glaze during the last 10 to 15 minutes of grilling time. Remove from the grill and baste with the glaze once more before serving.

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6 Reviews

Great recipe, worth the effort for sure

This is a great recipe, the whole family enjoyed this a lot. Highly recommended!

Type of Griller

Intermediate

Would you recommend this recipe?
YES

Rating: 5 stars

Jun 26, 2013

Katrina M

Great Recipe

This is a keeper. VERY GOOD!

Type of Griller

Intermediate

Would you recommend this recipe?
YES

Rating: 5 stars

Sep 6, 2013

John P

I own all the Weber books; this is my favorite from Jamie

This pairs well with the Marinated Baby Bok Choy and Shiitakes as well as the Twice-Cooked Potatoes with Wasabi both shown in the veggies section.

Type of Griller

Advanced

Would you recommend this recipe?
YES

Rating: 5 stars

Jun 22, 2014

bonnie h

Excellent!

These thighs are tender, moist and nicely-seasoned. The cedar plank is an excellent way to cook chicken on the barbecue - not tough and dried out.

Type of Griller

Intermediate

Would you recommend this recipe?
YES

Rating: 5 stars

Jul 27, 2014

bonnie h

great!

Chicken stayed moist; flavors were well-balanced. Very nice!

Type of Griller

Advanced

Would you recommend this recipe?
YES

Rating: 5 stars

Jul 28, 2014

Alan H

Incredible!

My second time grilling these and these have easily become a family favorite. This recipe also introduced me to plank grilling.
Soaked the planks in beer for 6 hours, followed the recipe to the letter, impossible to go wrong. The flavor of these thighs was amazing, thanks to the most tasty soy-ginger glaze. Served these with fresh green beans and rice. Our new family favorite from the 'Weber's Way To Grill' cookbook!